r/kdramas 17d ago

Discussion What if MyDramaList Shutdown Tomorrow?

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The sudden news that TV Time is permanently shutting down on July 15, 2026, has shocked the community.

Over 25 Millions of users are scrambling to save their data before it's wiped forever.

But this massive corporate collapse raises an uncomfortable question for Asian drama fans

Export your TV Time Data: https://gdpr.tvtime.com/gdpr/self-service

What if MyDramaList is next? What if MDL Disappeared tomorrow?


a) The Reality: No Backup, Extreme Dependency

  • MDL Has No Easy Export: Unlike other platforms, MyDramaList doesn’t provide a seamless, native "Export Data" button for your watch history, custom notes, and reviews.
  • Too Much Dependency: We rely entirely on a single cloud site to track hundreds of completed dramas, custom lists, and airing alerts.
  • No Backup: If MDL goes offline tomorrow, years of your personal drama journey vanish instantly.

b) The Alternatives: Where to Back Up Your Data

You don't have to wait for a disaster. Two major platforms can serve as your ultimate safety net:

The most robust all-in-one alternative. It tracks Films, Western TV, Anime, and Asian Dramas in one unified dashboard. It features advanced custom list tools and a highly active development team, making it a stable home for a comprehensive backup.

While it handles dramas as standard TV shows, including Asian Dramas, it allows you to effortlessly export your data to CSV or JSON at any time, ensuring you always own your history.

HanCinema has been around since 2003, making it one of the absolute oldest and most comprehensive databases specifically for Korean dramas and movies. Not sure, if Hancinema provides export backup options.


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Are You Ready? If MyDramaList Exits?

The TV Time situation proved that no platform is too big to fail.

Don't wait for a "404 Error" page.

Make sure you always have a backup ready, to avoid losing years of watch history data!


r/kdramas Apr 23 '26

Discussion How do you track your Kdramas Watched?

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I previously used to track mine on MyDramaList, it’s just way more better for Kdramas and Asian shows in general. The tagging, ratings, and watchlist system actually make sense for this kind of content.

  • IMDb honestly feels pretty bad for Kdramas. It’s too Western-focused, a lot of dramas are missing details, and the rating system doesn’t really reflect how drama fans rate things. It just feels off.
  • trakt is the worst lately... I highly recommend to avoid trakt, supper buggy, and worst design!

And TV Time… lately it’s probably the worst: It’s gotten buggy, tracking goes off sometimes, and a lot of Asian dramas either aren’t updated properly or are hard to find. It used to be decent, but now it’s frustrating to rely on.

Recently though, I discovered SIMKL

And it actually feels like the new trend. Crazy it stayed underrated for so long… it literally feels like it came from the future 😅

The syncing, tracking, and UI are surprisingly good.

Have you tried keeping a backup on MyDramaList? is that possible?


r/kdramas 8h ago

Celebs / People FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE CAST THEM TOGETHER 😭

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387 Upvotes

Do y’all see the vision ??
Go young jung & Nam joo hyuk have been my favorite since I have ever seen them first on screen.

I really hope these two get cast together in the future because their visuals and acting range would be insane together 😭 I would love to see them play two red-flag, morally grey characters. Basically, give me Nevertheless vibes but with a healthy love story instead of toxic love 😭


r/kdramas 4h ago

Pictures / Photos Jung Somin for Elle Korea Magazine

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162 Upvotes

r/kdramas 4h ago

News Han Sohee & Nam Joohyuk reportedly to lead new romance drama ‘Heartbeat’

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112 Upvotes

A woman who can see the past meets a man who must hide his past who looks exactly like her deceased first love, become entangled in a series of events.

The drama scheduled to begin filming at the end of this year. Helmed by ‘Lovely Runner’ & ‘True Beauty’ writer.


r/kdramas 2h ago

Other I hate it how he always looks at her like it'll be the last time he'd see her face

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r/kdramas 3h ago

News Congrats to Nam Joo Hyuk! Two casting news in one day!

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43 Upvotes

Now The East Palace is out, NJH’s agency announced his new projects. One is a rom-com and the other one is a mystery thriller. I’m honestly excited about both.

Now let’s hope for a suitable female lead of Heartbeat who will compliment his performance like Kim Tae Ri did in 2521.


r/kdramas 7h ago

Pictures / Photos Lee Hyeri & Hwang Inyoup for W Korea [Dream To You]

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r/kdramas 20h ago

Discussion probably the most realistic couple in kdrama history

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the couple in summer strike is probably the most realistic couple i have ever seen in modern asian dramas

they don’t try to impress each other with expensive dates or make every moment overly dramatic like so many kdramas do. their relationship feels quiet and natural. they don’t need big romantic gestures or constant skinship to show they care. their chemistry comes through small conversations and or comfortable silences and simply enjoying each other’s company like real relationships

i mean they’re comfortable just being together. they don’t feel the need to constantly show affection or make grand romantic gestures. they just exist naturally as a couple and that’s what makes them so believable

they’re the kind of couple i can actually imagine still being together 30 years from now.


r/kdramas 3h ago

Discussion Which korean actor or actress completely exceeded your expectations

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r/kdramas 4h ago

Discussion Finally a Kdrama CEO/boss that actually has other things in his fridge other than bottled water😭😭

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34 Upvotes

Watching See You At Work Tomorrow and one thing I notice about Siwoo is that his fridge is just so different, like he has actual food and packed lunches other than the typical bottled waters a lot of those CEO has in their fridge😭😭😭😭


r/kdramas 3h ago

News Acc. to mydaily, NamJoohyuk and Han so hee is set to lead new romance drama <Heartbeat> by LovelyRunner writer. The story follows a woman who meets a man that looks the same with her late first love

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r/kdramas 1d ago

Discussion A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR LEE HYE-RI! 👏 32 YEARS OLD = 15 YEARS OLD 😂

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1.1k Upvotes

Only in Korea can you be 32 and still look like you’re 15! Damn! 😂👏

A big round of applause for Lee Hye-ri! At least to me, she doesn’t look ridiculous playing a teenager at all. She plays the role really well!

At this point, she could play one teenage role every year! 😂


r/kdramas 6h ago

News Nam Joo Hyuk Confirmed For New Romance Drama By "Lovely Runner" Writer

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27 Upvotes

Nam Joo Hyuk will be taking on a romance drama next!

On July 23, mydaily reported that Nam Joo Hyuk will be starring as the lead of the romance drama “Heartbeat” (literal title).

In response to the report, a source from Nam Joo Hyuk told Ilkan Sports, “He will be starring as the lead of “Heartbeat.'” The drama will be written by scriptwriter Lee Si Eun of “True Beauty” and “Lovely Runner.”

“Heartbeat” is an emotional love story that unfolds when a man who looks like a woman’s deceased first love appears. It follows the story of a woman who sees the past and a man who has to hide his past. Nam Joo Hyuk will take on the role of Cha Shin Jo, who harbors a hidden past.

Recently, Nam Joo Hyuk captivated with his performance in “The East Palace.” He was also confirmed to star in Disney+’s upcoming drama “Code.”


r/kdramas 1h ago

Pictures / Photos Nam joo hyuk Instagram recent Photodump

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r/kdramas 21h ago

Discussion The Queen Will be Back Soon!!!

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354 Upvotes

Seo Yea-Ji has signed with a new agency and this time she is going to make her comeback for sure!!

Also any update on Forest of Humans?

Who else is Excited??


r/kdramas 6h ago

Pictures / Photos Kim Jaewon for GQ Korea [August 2026]

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r/kdramas 2h ago

Recommendation Requests Recommendations for sad & romantic K-Dramas

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Salut tout le monde !

Je suis assez novice en matière de K-dramas et je viens de terminer Twinkling Watermelon, My Demon et Mr. Plankton. Je suis maintenant à la recherche de mon prochain coup de cœur !

Ce que j'ai regardé et adoré :

  • True Beauty
  • Perfect Crown
  • Twinkling Watermelon
  • My Demon
  • Mr. Plankton
  • La plupart des films de Byeon Woo-seok (Lovely Runner, 20th Century Girl, etc. 🥰)
  • L'intégralité de la filmographie de Cha Eun-woo

Ce qui ne m'a pas plu :

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
  • Strong Girl Nam-soon (même avec Byeon Woo-seok, je n'ai pas accroché ! 🥺)

📌 Ce que je recherche :

  1. Drame / Tristesse : Quelque chose de profondément émouvant, le genre de série qui me fera pleurer et sortir les mouchoirs 🤧.
  2. Une belle histoire d'amour : Une romance forte et touchante qui vous fera vibrer et vous redonnera foi en l'amour. 3. Genres : Je suis ouvert à presque tout (mélodrame, tranche de vie, romance moderne, etc.).
  3. À éviter : Rien de trop fantastique (une touche de magie subtile me convient, mais pas de fantasy pure et dure) et ABSOLUMENT PAS D'HORREUR.

Avez-vous des pépites à me recommander qui correspondent à cette description ?

Merci d'avance pour vos recommandations ! ✨

Edit: Wow, je ne m'attendais pas à recevoir autant de réponses si vite lol ! J'ai tout lu et ajouté toutes vos suggestions. Ma liste de visionnage est officiellement complète et mes mouchoirs sont prêts. J'ai hâte de commencer à regarder ! 🥺❤️


r/kdramas 9h ago

News Disney+ Officially Announces Code Starring Nam Joo Hyuk, Directed by Weak Hero Director Yoo Soo Min

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Actor Nam Joo Hyuk has officially been confirmed as the lead of Disney+'s upcoming original series Code, directed by Yoo Soo Min, the filmmaker behind the global hits Weak Hero Class 1 and Weak Hero Class 2.

After proving his international popularity through Disney+'s original series Vigilante, Nam Joo Hyuk is set to return with a new mystery crime thriller that promises suspense, fast paced storytelling, and unexpected twists.

Code follows the story of an opportunistic lawyer who constantly walks the line between legality and illegality. His life takes a dramatic turn when he receives an invitation to a mysterious app called Code, an app capable of granting any wish. However, every wish comes with a price that must be paid. Through this unique premise, the series will explore the darkest sides of human ambition and desire.

In the series, Nam Joo Hyuk will play Yoon Tae Joo, a former prosecutor's investigator who dreams of becoming a partner at a prestigious law firm. Willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, he becomes entangled in a dangerous cycle of desire and consequences after accepting an invitation from the "Code" app. The role is expected to showcase a bold new side of Nam Joo Hyuk's acting.

The supporting cast is equally impressive. Lee Yi Dam will portray Park Ji Dam, a prosecutor from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office who pursues Yoon Tae Joo while uncovering the truth behind a series of mysterious cases. The two characters are expected to engage in an intense psychological battle throughout the story.

Joining them is Kim Eui Sung as Jo Cheol Ho, a North Korean defector and skilled hacker who forms an unexpected alliance with the main characters. Meanwhile, Park Hoon will play Lim Chang Jae, a major crimes detective who shares a brother like bond with Yoon Tae Joo and assists in the investigation of various cases.

Behind the scenes, the project is led by Yoo Soo Min and produced by SLL and Y Works Entertainment, the production companies behind works such as Fine The Country Bumpkins and the Steel Rain series. With a talented director, a strong production team, and an outstanding cast, Code is already shaping up to be one of Disney+'s most anticipated original series.

Disney+'s original series Code is scheduled for a global release in 2027.


r/kdramas 21h ago

Question What's that kdrama that had an amazing second couple?

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TWINKLING WATERMELON

Yeah Nothing is topping this for me, That was one of the best things I saw, Honestly Choi Hyun Wook's Works gotta be studied because how can he be so good at playing a teenager boy and steals your heart every time 😭

I'm also kinda biased Because Shin Eunsoo and Choi Hyun Wook are literally my Top 3 favourite actors and actress.


r/kdramas 16h ago

Other I just got into K-Dramas last week and...

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111 Upvotes

...literally how am I supposed to get anything else done this summer? It's 2026 and there's *years* worth of shows out there to binge at any moment. The way this will test my self-control...


r/kdramas 8h ago

Recommendations Which K-Dramas do you consider hidden gems?

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I have watched many of the popular kdramas. I would love some recommendations for some really good, less well known or talked about shows. What are your favorite hidden gems?


r/kdramas 9h ago

Posters [Made In Korea 2] Teaser Poster - Hyun Bin

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r/kdramas 33m ago

Discussion EAST PALACE : WOW i am in love 🥰. So what's your take on the show ?

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Just finished watching and let me tell you i want my second season soooo bad .

This show is freaking awesome so for me as a horror fan they served me the best .

So for those currently watching or those who finished watching did u like it too or not ?


r/kdramas 5h ago

Discussion More of Lee Jun Young going forward

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I find Lee Jun Young an amazing actor. Although he was a villain in Weak Hero, he is very charismatic. I just watched Reborn Rookie and I'm so happy that he is the main lead actor this time. I am hoping to see more of Lee Jun Young.